Sharifa S.

Sharifa S. has a diverse work experience in various roles related to education, wellness, and community outreach. Sharifa started their career as a Community Outreach Worker at the University of Illinois at Chicago and later worked as a Community Health Educator at Attucks Community Services. At Attucks, they conducted youth group activities, organized workshops and seminars, and tutored youths on academic subjects.

Sharifa then moved on to work as a Life Skills Trainer at The MENTOR Network, where they provided assistance to adults with traumatic brain injuries, helping them maintain independence in social and community settings. Their responsibilities included monitoring participants, documenting activities, conducting safety drills, and coordinating with relief staff.

Following this, they worked as a Wellness Educator at Imani Wellness Group, where they provided effective solutions on overall health and wellness practices to companies, organizations, community groups, and individuals. Sharifa utilized assessment tools to create personalized plans for clients to implement positive lifestyle changes.

Sharifa also has experience as an Independent Consultant at Change Agents for Success Entrepreneurship Academy. In this role, they facilitated entrepreneurship programs that focused on improving skills and fostering innovation among participants.

In recent years, Sharifa has been involved in online education. Sharifa has worked as a Course Developer & Instructor at Teachable, where they developed course content on life skills, health, wellness, and social studies primarily for homeschooling families. Sharifa also taught subjects through online livestream and recorded video lectures. Additionally, they worked as an Educator & Course Creator at Outschool, teaching various subjects including health, wellness, life skills, and social studies to primary and secondary school-aged children.

Lastly, they have taught several courses on health and wellness as a Course Developer & Instructor at Udemy. Their online courses range from introductory classes to more advanced topics, providing learning opportunities for adults.

Overall, Sharifa S. has a strong background in education, wellness, community outreach, and online course development and instruction.

Sharifa S. has an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Paralegal Studies from MacCormac College. Sharifa also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. In addition to their formal education, Sharifa has obtained several certifications. These include "Effective Listening" and "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers" from LinkedIn, "Restorative Justice" from Restorative Justice Community Action, "Legal Resources for Community Developers" from The John Marshall Law School, "HIV/AIDS Instructor Certificate" from the American Red Cross, "Medical Advocate" from Rape Victim Advocates, "Domestic Violence Counseling & Education" from the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network, "Pre Brokers License" from John A. Logan College, and "Food Service Sanitation" from Jackson County Health & Human Services.